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Newspaper
Tombstone Epitaph
Location
Tombstone, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1896
Page
2
Arizona readers confront the silver issue with calls to vote in November to decide whether silver removal will bring prosperity or continued poverty. The piece attacks institutions backing a gold standard and cites political shifts, including references to figures at the Chicago convention and regional leaders in Graham County.
Goldstein left on a sort business trip this morning. James Case bought a Fischer piano from M the piano man. Miss Jennie Humphrey accepted a job with Muse Cavanaugh. Cunningham of Nogales is in town on office business. Lumber carloads arrived for local dealers Lem Shattuck and Chisler. The train ran over an hour late due to testing and make-up. Lieut. Rice and Addie Slaughter departed for San Bernardino in a government ambulance with escort. Rev Bersmat and Rt Rev Bourgade left for Benson after four days of services. Editor Porter of the Orb visited Beacon to meet the Populist delegation. Williams drove to Tombstone for a board of supervisors hearing. Brakeman Hazel captured a large Gila Monster near the water tank. Dr Carlson at the Luthenian Institute shows taxidermy expertise and a growing collection. District Attorney Geo Swain came from Tombstone for a preliminary hearing on stabbing cases. James Peterson’s case was dismissed for insufficent evidence. the Mexican case proceeds toward grand jury action.
Biower reports for July 16 1596 detail residents moving repairs and building activity. Cattle Inspector Cunningham bound for Nogales and August Joerre returns from a mining trip. W Clawson erects a barn and M Kenzie nears completion of a new residence. Mrs C Byrne and party return from Taccom. the M Foley family move to Tombstone with Mr. Foley employed by the company. R J O Reilly known as Artemus Ward of Bisbee entertains friends. W Spear of the Tuc sop Star visits, plans mine tour with a party. A McKinley shirt front rumor in Tombstone. Road master Goo 8 Shibley praises A & B E road bed against washouts. Henry Fionerman travels to Benson to join Sante Mounies excursion. he aims to improve after mine accident and hopes for a speedy return.
A dispatch from J H Turner cites a committee claim that the late Democratic convention signals Populist gains as populists split from eastern dominated factions. It argues the Democratic purge aided a broader realignment toward true democracy, naming Bryan and McKinley as key choices in the party's fate.
James R. Davies argues green tea does not improve flavor and warns against adulterants like Prussian Blue. The piece also lists global locomotive totals by region, noting Europe leads in engine numbers with Britain and Ireland highest among them.
Graphic account from Bret Martin and Captain Charles Gracey describes a young prospecting newcomer in El Dorado canyon who died in extreme desert heat despite a patent evaporative cooling hat. The tale contrasts the hopeful expedition with a tragic end amid scorching sun and rapid dehydration.
An old advertisement touts Bucklin’s Arnica Salve as a universal cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped skin and skin eruptions. The copy claims guaranteed satisfaction or refund and mentions sale of a product labeled Tombiose.
A tall skyscraper planned for the site of the old International Hotel at Noe IL to 28 Park Row is to rise higher than the St. Paul Building at Broadway and Ren street. The project features 29 tiers and a grand sculpture, with a wine passenger elevator and elaborate Doric columns. Also mentions Mrs. Fale Thorn of Toledo, who praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and back pain, offered by druggists.
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